Jim Brown
@abalancedyou.bsky.social
68 year old health coach helping people change what aging feels like with real food and doable exercise snacks.
Things happen that we don’t have any control over but there’s so many things that we influence if we’re willing to put in the work and be deliberate. It’s important to start making deposits into your strength & resiliency account while you can. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
December 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Things happen that we don’t have any control over but there’s so many things that we influence if we’re willing to put in the work and be deliberate. It’s important to start making deposits into your strength & resiliency account while you can. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
How hard could it be? I’m just raising my leg but it feels like it weighs 100 pounds. I wouldn’t start off with something this high. If you’re going to try it start with something 3 or 4” tall and build up from there. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
December 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
How hard could it be? I’m just raising my leg but it feels like it weighs 100 pounds. I wouldn’t start off with something this high. If you’re going to try it start with something 3 or 4” tall and build up from there. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
I like anchoring the TRX straps to the pull up bar that I have in the backyard but there’s also a door anchor so you can move the workout in doors. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
December 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I like anchoring the TRX straps to the pull up bar that I have in the backyard but there’s also a door anchor so you can move the workout in doors. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
The first time I used TRX straps was years ago in PT and it’s a regular part of my PT programs with John, but it also a helpful home workout resource. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
December 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The first time I used TRX straps was years ago in PT and it’s a regular part of my PT programs with John, but it also a helpful home workout resource. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
This one is 2fer. It gives your core some work because you have to brace yourself to keep from being pulled over and it also works you biceps. 3 sets of 10 are great but start where you are. That might be a single set of 6 but keep the weight manageable. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
December 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This one is 2fer. It gives your core some work because you have to brace yourself to keep from being pulled over and it also works you biceps. 3 sets of 10 are great but start where you are. That might be a single set of 6 but keep the weight manageable. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
This one is not for everyone. It puts demands on you feet, hips, knees and balance, so if you have any hesitation, I’d skip it. Every time I get something off of the bottom shelf in the kitchen I’m glad I still do this one. #startwhereyouare #startwhereyouare
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
This one is not for everyone. It puts demands on you feet, hips, knees and balance, so if you have any hesitation, I’d skip it. Every time I get something off of the bottom shelf in the kitchen I’m glad I still do this one. #startwhereyouare #startwhereyouare
Exercise should challenge you but it shouldn’t injure you or leave you feeling wrecked the next day. Find an exertion level that works for you. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
November 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Exercise should challenge you but it shouldn’t injure you or leave you feeling wrecked the next day. Find an exertion level that works for you. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
There are times that exercising with arthritis is uncomfortable but exercise has also helped me with pain management. I’ll defer to your doc & PT to help you decide what is appropriate for you. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare
November 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
There are times that exercising with arthritis is uncomfortable but exercise has also helped me with pain management. I’ll defer to your doc & PT to help you decide what is appropriate for you. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare
Thank you! This video 4 years ago changed my life. I was struggling with feeling relevant and this video sort of took off and introduced me to a lot of people struggling with their strength and mobility. That convinced me to post daily exercise snacks. Thanks for all of your support!
November 27, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Thank you! This video 4 years ago changed my life. I was struggling with feeling relevant and this video sort of took off and introduced me to a lot of people struggling with their strength and mobility. That convinced me to post daily exercise snacks. Thanks for all of your support!
I don’t know what the percentages are but at least 50% of folks over 65 have some degree of arthritis. The secret is to find safe ways of exercising that help you get stronger. The worst thing we can do for arthritis is to stop moving. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
November 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I don’t know what the percentages are but at least 50% of folks over 65 have some degree of arthritis. The secret is to find safe ways of exercising that help you get stronger. The worst thing we can do for arthritis is to stop moving. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
I had my shoulder replaced in January and love it but glad that a surgeon talked me out of a knee replacement years ago. It’s possible I might need one someday down the road but for now mine’s playing along. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
November 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I had my shoulder replaced in January and love it but glad that a surgeon talked me out of a knee replacement years ago. It’s possible I might need one someday down the road but for now mine’s playing along. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
Hearing from folks about their mobility challenges is what convinced me that I needed to post an exercise snack virtually every day. That was about 4 years ago and I am so grateful for all of your encouragement and support. Thank you!
#startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
#startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
November 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Hearing from folks about their mobility challenges is what convinced me that I needed to post an exercise snack virtually every day. That was about 4 years ago and I am so grateful for all of your encouragement and support. Thank you!
#startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
#startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
It’s essential that we find ways to exercise that are safe and doable. Exercise should challenge us a little bit you shouldn’t feel wrecked the next day. If you haven’t exercised in a while, start with your doc to see if you have limitations or restrictions. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
November 23, 2025 at 11:18 PM
It’s essential that we find ways to exercise that are safe and doable. Exercise should challenge us a little bit you shouldn’t feel wrecked the next day. If you haven’t exercised in a while, start with your doc to see if you have limitations or restrictions. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
I used to think that physical therapy was all about light resistance bands and stretching. I like John Longoria’s version a lot better! #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
November 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I used to think that physical therapy was all about light resistance bands and stretching. I like John Longoria’s version a lot better! #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
You don’t have to spend very long doing balance drills before you appreciate how much of a leg and foot workout it is. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
You don’t have to spend very long doing balance drills before you appreciate how much of a leg and foot workout it is. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
We can improve our balance with practice. Start by just balancing on on foot and as you get better at that you can increase the difficulty by using a balance pad. I like doing it beside a wall or a counter for supptof needed. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
November 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We can improve our balance with practice. Start by just balancing on on foot and as you get better at that you can increase the difficulty by using a balance pad. I like doing it beside a wall or a counter for supptof needed. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
This will give you core a serious workout. It looked effortless when my granddaughter did it. I promise it’s anything but effortless. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
November 20, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This will give you core a serious workout. It looked effortless when my granddaughter did it. I promise it’s anything but effortless. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
This is another approach to getting up and down off the floor without a lot of knee bend and no kneeling but it does require a fair amount of upper body strength. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #mobility
November 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
This is another approach to getting up and down off the floor without a lot of knee bend and no kneeling but it does require a fair amount of upper body strength. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck #mobility
I like exercises that challenge our stability. This one is making my core work but it’s also insis that my shoulder keep me from landing on my face. This is an example of an exercise that you need to build up to over time. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
November 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I like exercises that challenge our stability. This one is making my core work but it’s also insis that my shoulder keep me from landing on my face. This is an example of an exercise that you need to build up to over time. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
Mobility and things like hip flexor strength weren’t things I spent 5 minutes thinking about 10 years ago. Aging and hearing from folks that were wrestling with stuff that I had completely taken for granted has changed that. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
November 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Mobility and things like hip flexor strength weren’t things I spent 5 minutes thinking about 10 years ago. Aging and hearing from folks that were wrestling with stuff that I had completely taken for granted has changed that. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
Start where you are and be kind to yourself. If we want to preserve our mobility we have to practice it and continue to work on getting stronger. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
November 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Start where you are and be kind to yourself. If we want to preserve our mobility we have to practice it and continue to work on getting stronger. #startwhereyouare #agingshouldntsuck
Whether it’s reverse lunges like these or regular lunges, using a balance staff or TRX straps make them a little more approachable. Ease in. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare
November 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Whether it’s reverse lunges like these or regular lunges, using a balance staff or TRX straps make them a little more approachable. Ease in. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare
Find a way to work some movement in every day and 2-3 times a week work in 20-40 minutes of something that challenges you. Going to the gym or doing a class is great, but body weight exercises are a great start. It will change how aging feels for you. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare
November 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Find a way to work some movement in every day and 2-3 times a week work in 20-40 minutes of something that challenges you. Going to the gym or doing a class is great, but body weight exercises are a great start. It will change how aging feels for you. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare
Hearing from people that are struggling with their mobility has been one of the most sobering parts of posting videos over the past few years. When we have it it’s so easy to take it for granted. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare
November 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Hearing from people that are struggling with their mobility has been one of the most sobering parts of posting videos over the past few years. When we have it it’s so easy to take it for granted. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare
The strength we gain from exercise makes life easier to navigate. It also reminds us that we’re able to handle challenging stuff. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare
November 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The strength we gain from exercise makes life easier to navigate. It also reminds us that we’re able to handle challenging stuff. #agingshouldntsuck #startwhereyouare